Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- De Grey Rooms
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Olive Oil Container
- Fairfax House
- Viking Boot
- The Red Tower
- Dick Turpin
- York Central Library
- Bootham School
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Scarborough Bridge
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Is York Cursed?
- Viking Silk Cap
- Treasurer's House
- Mary Ward